8:00 a.m. Mendota Community Hospital presents "Cornapalooza," a 5K/10K Run & 5K Fitness Walk. Race begins and ends at Mendota Community Hospital. Participants will encounter rural Mendota and its rolling hills & sights. Awards, giveaways & some great corny food for all that participate. For more information or an application go to here.
10:30 a.m. Mini Royalty Pageant - 5 year olds compete to wear the crown of Mini King & Queen of Mendota's Annual Sweet Corn Fest, on the First State Stage Rt. 34 downtown. Sponsored by Plano Molding Company of Mendota.
10:30 a.m. Carnival, Midway Food & Merchandise Vendors and First State Bank Hospitality Tent open for the day.
10:30 a.m. - Petting zoo and pony rides available in the south Elks Club parking lot. Be sure to check out your favorite furry friends!
11:00 a.m. Just for Kix will perform on the First State Stage downtown. This local girls' dance team will dazzle you with their precision dance skills and team work. Sponsored by Ekana Nursery & Landscaping.
Noon - 3:00 p.m. Engel Art Face Painters professional artists will be available to transform you into your favorite animal or superhero for the day. Free, near the corner of Washington & Indiana Ave. Sponsored by Bay Valley Foods and Prairie Land Millwright.
12:00 Noon- 7:00 p.m. - DUNK TANK! Come see local clubs and organizations leaders in the dunk tank located in the Elks Club parking lot. Stop by and dunk your favorite person once or twice! Sponsored by Prescott Brothers, Inc.
12:30 - 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. 3 SHOWS - Mr. D's House of Magic and Illusion. See the amazing Magic House on wheels! Show includes live animals, illusions, balloons and comedy all blended into wholesome family entertainment. This event is sponsored by Advanced Drainage Systems and Arthur J. Gallagher & Company.
2:00 p.m. 5th Annual Sweet Corn Festival Food Contest, sponsored by Illinois Frame, Inc. All categories of food must be made with sweet corn and prepared in advance. Judging will be held at 2:00 p.m. sharp at the Mendota Elk's Lodge, 707 Indiana Ave. downtown. Entry forms available at the Mendota Chamber.
3:30 p.m. Canine Demonstration coordinated by Mendota Police Department. Indiana Avenue near Mendota Elk's Lodge. Sponsored by Kurt Bruno State Farm Insurance.
3:00 - 5:00 p.m. Dan Tedesco and the Long Haul will be playing classic Rock & Roll music on the First State Stage downtown. Sponsored by Holland & Sons- John Deere.
7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. The StingRays will take you on a nostalgic trip back in time, playing 50's, 60's, & 70's rock'n roll on the First State Stage. Bring your lawn chairs and enjoy a concert under the stars. Sponsored by HCC, Inc.
7:30 p.m. - Midnight Beer Garden, featuring The Crowd, - 800 block of Main Street downtown. Sponsored by ADM Grain Co.
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